Murtagh bounces back with big-race doubleROYAL ASCOT REPORT AND PREVIEW: JOHNNY MURTAGH bounced back from picking up seven days’ worth of suspensions on Tuesday to put…Thu Jun 18 2009 - 01:00
Rising star Patkai can deny Yeats his four-timerROYAL ASCOT REPORT AND PREVIEW : YEATS ATTEMPTS to secure a unique place in Ascot Gold Cup history today by trying to become…Thu Jun 18 2009 - 01:00
Tazeez shows good value on fast groundDAY TWO PREVIEW: ROYAL ASCOT’S second-day highlight, the Prince of Wales’ Stakes, has a history of throwing up genuine champions…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
Master Class for Palace Stakes rivalsRACING ROYAL ASCOT: TEN DAYS after Derby frustration at Epsom it took only 99 seconds for Mastercraftsman to get Ballydoyle…Wed Jun 17 2009 - 01:00
Latin Love most likely to improveCORK PREVIEW: DAVID WACHMAN can warm up for Royal Ascot next week with a Group Three success at Cork tomorrow, where Latin Love…Sat Jun 13 2009 - 01:00
O'Brien launches strong Ascot assaultASCOT NEWS: AIDAN O’BRIEN could have up to 15 runners at the Royal Ascot extravaganza which begins on Tuesday, with the Derby…Sat Jun 13 2009 - 01:00
O'Brien seeking double Ascot hat-trickMASTERCRAFTSMAN WILL attempt to follow in the footsteps of some elite Ballydoyle names when he lines up for Tuesday’s St James…Thu Jun 11 2009 - 01:00
Lynam's Duff looks the one to beatDUFF LOOKS a horse best suited to running over seven furlongs and Eddie Lynam’s charge could be the one to dominate what appears…Thu Jun 11 2009 - 01:00
Murtagh fails in appealJOHNNY MURTAGH will miss the final two days of next week’s Royal Ascot festival after his appeal to the British Horseracing Authority…Thu Jun 11 2009 - 01:00
Wachman to keep Guineas heroine Again to mile tripRACING NEWS: THE IRISH 1,000 Guineas heroine Again looks like being kept to a mile for the time being with trainer David Wachman…Wed Jun 10 2009 - 01:00
More French frustration for O'BrienRACING PRIX DU JOCKEY CLUB : A FRUSTRATING Classic weekend ended with another placed effort for the Aidan O’Brien-Johnny Murtagh…Mon Jun 08 2009 - 01:00
Four chances to break O'Brien duckFRENCH DERBY PREVIEW : AIDAN O’BRIEN will be represented by four horses as he attempts to break his duck in the French Derby…Sat Jun 06 2009 - 01:00
Sea The Stars on course for Guineas-Derby doubleRACING/ 2009 Investec Epsom Derby : NO ONE’S going to get rich betting odds of 1 to 12 about today’s Investec Epsom Derby winner…Sat Jun 06 2009 - 01:00
Time to Hail CaesarNAVAN PREVIEW: SÉAMUS HEFFERNAN warms up for his chance at Epsom Derby success tomorrow on Fame And Glory when he travels to…Fri Jun 05 2009 - 01:00
Jockeys to wear blackDERBY NEWS: Jockeys in Saturday’s Investec Derby at Epsom will wear black armbands as a mark of respect to legendary trainer…Wed Jun 03 2009 - 01:00
Murtagh plumps for Rip Van Winkle Jockeys to wear blackDERBY NEWS: BALLYDOYLE'S NUMBER one jockey, Johnny Murtagh, has finally plumped to ride Rip Van Winkle in Saturday's Investec…Wed Jun 03 2009 - 01:00
Holland's suspension hands Lordan the chance of Classic glory on ZafisioFRENCH DERBY AND FAIRYHOUSE: AIDAN O’BRIEN has four options for Sunday’s French Derby at Chantilly, but there could be further…Wed Jun 03 2009 - 01:00
Genius who altered the face of racingIN 2003, nine years after his retirement, horse racing's trade paper, the Racing Post, asked its readers around the world to …Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
Legendary horse trainer Vincent O'Brien dies at 92VINCENT O’BRIEN, widely regarded as the finest racehorse trainer of the last century, died yesterday at his home in Co Kildare…Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
O'Brien's Derby plans will be clearer after today's workoutsEPSOM DERBY NEWS: SOME OF Aidan O’Brien’s six-strong Investec Derby team will have a final piece of work this morning after …Tue Jun 02 2009 - 01:00
Oxx likely to get his ideal groundJOHN OXX’S prayers for fast ground to suit Sea The Stars in Saturday’s Investec Derby look like being answered with watering …Mon Jun 01 2009 - 01:00
Westphalia may fly the O'Brien flagCHANTILLY AND EPSOM NEWS: THE EPSOM Derby and Aidan O’Brien’s plans for the English Classic may be dominating most of the build…Sat May 30 2009 - 01:00
Wachman holds off on Again decisionDAVID WACHMAN intends leaving a decision about Again’s Epsom Oaks participation until as late as possible after the filly’s Irish…Sat May 30 2009 - 01:00
Imperial Belle to make amendsTHIS WEEKEND: THE SHAPE of Listowel’s three-day meeting has already been altered to start tomorrow but the 24-hour deferral …Sat May 30 2009 - 01:00
Whelan reigns supreme as Las Vegas comes to RomeTV VIEW: SOMETIMES IT is embarrassing to be so in thrall to footballThu May 28 2009 - 01:00
Mullins has sights on a double strike in ParisWILLIE MULLINS was out of luck in a raid on last Sunday’s prestigious Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris card at Auteuil but the champion…Wed May 27 2009 - 01:00
Canyon to hog limelightRED ROCK Canyon has kept the best of company throughout his career as Ballydoyle’s regular pacemaker but he gets the chance to…Tue May 26 2009 - 01:00
Wachman turns his attention to Royal AscotHORSE RACING: AGAIN MAY have been David Wachman’s weekend heroine at the Curragh but the new Classic-winning trainer also saw…Tue May 26 2009 - 01:00
Murtagh grabs the victory AgainRACING NEWS: JOHNNY MURTAGH completed a notable Classic weekend at the Curragh yesterday when Again landed the Boylesports Irish…Mon May 25 2009 - 01:00
Wachman's career on rise AgainDAVID WACHMAN’S rapid rise to the top of the training ranks in Ireland can be confirmed with a first Classic victory if Again…Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Mastercraftsman looks safest option2,000 GUINEAS PREVIEW: JOHNNY MURTAGH has yet to hit the Group One mark this year but he can make up for a relatively slow start…Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
Pomme Tiepy flies Irish flagFRENCH RACING: IRELAND’S CHAMPION jumps trainer Willie Mullins attempts to transfer his local dominance to Paris on Sunday when…Thu May 21 2009 - 01:00
Soft going may be key to MourayanMOURAYAN MAY not figure among the contenders for the Epsom Derby anymore but John Oxx is keen to see the Aga Khan-owned colt …Wed May 20 2009 - 01:00
Sizing Europe looks the pickTHE 2008 Irish Champion Hurdle winner Sizing Europe brings some big-name flavour to a midweek Punchestown fixture when he makes…Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Oxx looks to Rayeni to complete collectionHORSE RACING: RAYENI HAS been surprising John Oxx throughout his short career and the Curragh trainer is hoping the colt can…Tue May 19 2009 - 01:00
Master set to lead O'Brien's Guineas teamRACING NEWS: MASTERCRAFTSMAN is set to lead Aidan O’Brien’s attempt on Saturday’s Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh…Mon May 18 2009 - 01:00
Boulay gets second start if Roscommon gets go-aheadRACING NEWS: IT IS “fingers crossed time” at Roscommon ahead of an 8Mon May 18 2009 - 01:00
Berry out to break Group One duckFRAN BERRY gets an opportunity to break his Group One duck in France tomorrow when the jockey teams up with Curtain Call again…Sat May 16 2009 - 01:00
April may have too many gears for Adam's ReturnGOWRAN PREVIEW: DERMOT WELD’S April came up just short of breaking her duck at Naas on her last start but can make no mistake…Thu May 14 2009 - 01:00
Beauty O'Gwaun can earn her Oaks placeHORSE RACING: THE JOHN Oxx-Mick Kinane team already have a prime Derby candidate in Sea The Stars and Beauty O’Gwaun can earn…Wed May 13 2009 - 01:00
Epic Derby clash looks on the cardsANTICIPATION OF a potentially epic Derby clash between Sea The Stars and Fame And Glory is gathering pace, with Aidan O'Brien…Tue May 12 2009 - 01:00
Vocalised has a strong shoutTHE JIM Bolger-Kevin Manning team had to settle for places in both English Classics last weekend but will be hoping to break …Sat May 09 2009 - 01:00
Oxx has doubt about Sea The Stars getting Epsom distanceRACING NEWS ROUND-UP: THE DERBY countdown continues with today’s Chester Vase featuring two Aidan O’Brien starters but John …Thu May 07 2009 - 01:00
Cumani's Curtain Call to take the applauseRACING ROUND-UP: SEA THE STARS plundered Newmarket on Saturday but the reverse could be the case when Luca Cumani brings Curtain…Mon May 04 2009 - 01:00
Sea The Star can buck trendHISTORY TELLS us that only truly exceptional 2,000 Guineas winners can make their speed last out the Derby trip at Epsom, but…Mon May 04 2009 - 01:00
HRI reveal more cutsPUNCHESTOWN: THE 2008-09 Irish National Hunt season finishes at Punchestown today with both Ruby Walsh and Willie Mullins set…Sat May 02 2009 - 01:00
It's oh so easy for Mullins's FiveforthreeDAY THREE REVIEW: THE 2008-09 Irish National Hunt season might finish tomorrow but the all-dominant Willie Mullins is still …Fri May 01 2009 - 01:00
Mikael D'Haguenet is hard to opposeHURRICANE FLY was brilliant on Tuesday and this afternoon Willie Mullins pulls out the other two elements of his star novice …Fri May 01 2009 - 01:00
Bolger back in the groove as Garde Champetre is crowned king of the banksGARDE CHAMPETRE turned his nose up at the Irish Grand National on Easter Monday but back on his favourite cross-country terrain…Fri May 01 2009 - 01:00
Accolades fly as Dunguib strolls homeDUNGUIB YET again proved himself an exceptional bumper champion at Punchestown yesterday to ignite dreams of another successful…Thu Apr 30 2009 - 01:00
